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Want to be a better singer and performer? Vocalists have a lot to think about, both before and during a performance. Here, Baltimore, MD voice teacher DeTrece L. breaks down the basics in an easy-to-remember acronym...
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Many students have asked me how I sing with so much passion and color, regardless of the genre. My answer has always been the same: Let your heart sing!
Vocalists are the only musicians who do not have the option of making actual, physical contact with their in …
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The 4-Letter Acronym All Aspiring Singers Need to Know

Want to be a better singer and performer? Vocalists have a lot to think about, both before and during a performance. Here, Baltimore, MD voice teacher DeTrece L. breaks down the basics in an easy-to-remember acronym...
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Many students have asked me how I sing with so much passion and color, regardless of the genre. My answer has always been the same: Let your heart sing!
Vocalists are the only musicians who do not have the option of making actual, physical contact with their in

How Teaching Guitar to Others Can Help You Improve Your Own Skills

Students aren't the only ones learning a lot from guitar lessons! Guitar teacher Mike J. shares the many benefits he's seen over his many years of teaching experience...
There are many benefits to teaching guitar  you meet interesting people, form lasting friendships, and learn the virtue of patience, a little bit about human psychology, the importance of positive reinforcement, and some things about yourself. Often through students, I have heard about many recording artists who are not well

Play Like a Pro: 7 Cool Rock Guitar Licks from Legendary Players

Playing famous guitar solos and licks can be really fun. Plus, if you're hoping to impress someone, a well-known lick can go a long way. We've picked out a handful of rock guitar licks that sound great and are at an intermediate level of difficulty. All of them were originally played on an electric guitar with a set level of distortion and overdrive, but feel free to add your own twist. Try playing them with a clean sound, or even on an acoustic guitar if you want to try a different sound.

How Often Should You Practice Violin to REALLY Improve?

New to the violin? Not sure how often you should be practicing? Find out here with these violin practice tips from Brooklyn, NY teacher Julie P...
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Whether you are just starting to learn the violin or have been playing for years, the question of how often to practice is always important to answer. This question is also tied to how long you should practice. The key factor to remember is that a lot of short practice sessions will be much more effective than one or two marathon sessions

5 Great Songs to Sing at a Wedding

Want to impress your friends or family -- or perhaps your future husband or wife -- with a wedding performance? Here are some ideas for songs to sing at a wedding from Hayward, CA teacher Molly R...
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I have worked with many singers who have been asked by a friend or family member to sing at a wedding. Its a great honor, but it can also be nerve-wracking! While some have been asked to sing a specific song, others need some suggestions on what to sing.
Here are five songs to si